Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) | Laboratory | Days

Singing River Health System•Pascagoula, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) evaluates specimens for acceptability for proper testing; and performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures. He/She verifies accuracy of results before reporting; reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures. The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) performs needed maintenance and calibration on instruments and equipment as appropriate; troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimens when problems occur. He/She complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions, safety procedures, and exposure control/plans for bloodborne and airborne pathogens. The MLT performs phlebotomy (venipunctures, fingersticks, bleeding times) as appropriate for the patient requiring this procedure.

Requirements

Associate Degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or related scientific discipline required by CLIA.
Registered as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) at (or within 1 year) of job start.
Must be keyboard proficient.
Must have a valid driver license.
Must demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply professional skills to a patient population of all ages.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one (1) year experience preferred.
Must demonstrate supervisory skills and knowledge for supervision of other disciplines working on the same team.
Must possess skills to problem solve patient care issues and/or technical issues with physicians.
Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.).
Must have working knowledge of MS Outlook and Word.
Must possess highly developed organizational, planning and management writing skills.
Must understand the fundamentals of automated data processing, and be able to quickly gain a detailed understanding of complex computerized and non-computerized information.
Must possess proficient knowledge of budgeting, general ledger and financial statement preparation.

Responsibilities

Evaluates specimens for acceptability for proper testing.
Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
Verifies accuracy of results before reporting.
Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
Performs needed maintenance and calibration on instruments and equipment as appropriate.
Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimens when problems occur.
Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions, safety procedures, and exposure control/plans for bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
Performs phlebotomy (venipunctures, fingersticks, bleeding times) as appropriate for the patient requiring this procedure.